AL · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 23-1011

Lawyers Salary in Alabama

Median Annual Salary $127,660 -16% below national average (national: $151,160)
$139,470Mean Annual
$61Median Hourly
5,810Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$127,660
$61,190
10th pct.
$217,010
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$61,190$29.42
25th percentile$84,670$40.71
50th percentile (median)$127,660$61.38
75th percentile$175,040$84.16
90th percentile (top earners)$217,010$104.33
Mean (average)$139,470$67.05

How Alabama Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Alabama
Alabama (current) $127,660
California $197,790 +55%
District of Columbia $191,880 +50%
Massachusetts $179,050 +40%
New York $177,210 +39%
Delaware $172,710 +35%
Colorado $167,970 +32%
Connecticut $159,240 +25%
New Jersey $158,470 +24%

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OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Purchasing Managers $127,680 1,400
Natural Sciences Managers $127,210 280
Computer Network Architects $128,210 3,610
Aerospace Engineers $133,080 5,570
Computer and Information Systems Managers $133,500 6,480
Pharmacists $133,930 5,880

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Lawyers salary in Alabama?

The mean lawyers salary in Alabama is $139,470 per year. The median (middle) salary is $127,660 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Lawyers in Alabama?

Entry-level lawyerss (10th percentile) in Alabama typically earn around $61,190 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $84,670 per year.

What is the highest Lawyers salary in Alabama?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Alabama make approximately $217,010 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $175,040 per year.

How does the Alabama Lawyers salary compare to the national average?

The median lawyers salary in Alabama is $127,660, which is -16% below national average of $151,160.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes